# Event Details - **Event Name**: ITC SheTrades Trade Mission: Meet Businesses from India and Sri-Lanka - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: British Importers, Distributors, Wholesalers & Retailers to meet suppliers across the fashion and food industries.About this EventThe International Trade Centre (ITC) is bringing a delegation of 13 exceptional Indian women-led businesses in the processed agrifood, textiles and apparels sectors and 3 Sri-Lankan women-led businesses in the processed agrifood sector to the United Kingdom.During their UK trade mission (10-13 February 2026), the entrepreneurs will visit Manchester and other cities to connect with British buyers, importers, wholesalers, specialty retailers, and distributors interested in diversifying their supply chains with high-quality and ethically sourced Kenyan products.Manchester will host a dedicated B2B engagement day on 11th February 2026, featuring business-to-business meetings, sector-specific site visits, and networking opportunities.About ITC SheTrades InitiativeThe ITC SheTrades Initiative works to remove barriers to women’s participation in trade by strengthening the competitiveness of women-owned businesses, promoting inclusive policies, and fostering connections with global markets.Through capacity-building, partnerships, and market access support, SheTrades contributes to a more inclusive, sustainable, and gender-responsive global economy.About ITC SheTrades Commonwealth+ ProgrammeLaunched in 2018 and funded by UK International Development, the programme promotes inclusive economic growth by improving the business ecosystem for women across the Commonwealth and related trading partners.By engaging policymakers, business support organizations, private-sector partners, and women-led enterprises, the programme strengthens women’s participation in trade across priority sectors—including agrifood and coffee.Who Will Be There?The Indian delegation consists of 13 vetted and export-ready women-led enterprises offering:Processed Agrifood & SpicesDried fruits & nutsNatural and organic seasoningsSauces, condiments, and ready-to-eat itemsValue-added specialty foodsFrozen food and vegetables, fruit pureesTextiles and ApparelsGarments, scarvesNatural and low-impact dyed fabricsVarious textiles (silk, cotton)The Sri-Lankan delegation consists of 3 vetted and export-ready women-led enterprises offering:Processed Agrifood & SpicesDried fruits & nutsNatural and organic seasoningsSauces, condiments, and ready-to-eat itemsValue-added specialty foodsWhy Attend?Access pre-qualified suppliers of high-quality agrifood and coffee products.Diversify your sourcing with sustainable, ethical, women-led businesses.Reduce travel time and costs by meeting international suppliers locally.Enhance supply chain resilience through new partnerships.Participate in face-to-face B2B meetings, maximizing quality engagement.This event is FREE of charge for UK and European buyers, but registration is required.How It WorksReview participating supplier profiles .Register your interest and select suppliers you’d like to meet.Our team will confirm approved registrations.Prior to the event, buyers will receive a personalised B2B meeting schedule.Meetings will take place in person in Manchester on 11th February 2026.Who should attend?British companies, and especially buyers, importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers operating in the processed agrifood and textiles sectors.Draft Agenda* – Manchester (11 February 2026)Subject to change15:00 – Registration15:30 – 17:00 – One-to-One Business MeetingsPre-arranged meetings between UK buyers and the women-led agrifood and textiles businesses.(Meetings will last approximately 20–25 minutes each. Individual schedules will be provided in advance.)17:30 - Closing*This may be subject to changesImportant noticePlease note this event is exclusive for companies seeking to purchase products and/or services from the delegation. If you are a service provider (e.g. translation company, logistics provider or other), whilst you can express interest, priority will be given to buyers.Can’t Attend in Person?Register your interest and select suppliers you want to connect with—our team will arrange virtual introductions after the event.CostsThis event is FREE of charge for UK and European businesses. Registration is mandatory.DisclaimerPlease note that we will not be sharing your personal data with any 3rd parties outside the partners involved directly in the delivery of this project. Buyer's information will not be disclosed publicly.Please note photos may be taken during the event, if you are not happy for you to be included make sure to let a member of our team know on the day. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/itc-shetrades-trade-mission-meet-businesses-from-india-and-sri-lanka/100001980391941608 - **Event Categories**: meetups, business, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Pendulum Hotel - **lat**: 53.4740657 - **long**: -2.2348671 - **full address**: Pendulum Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ITC SheTrades Trade Mission: Meet Businesses from India and Sri-Lanka - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7481a3aadfcc91b71de5238d55bae4c228731098da8c1880d4a105341e17335f-rimg-w1200-h696-dc4a4d47-gmir.jpg?v=1769759439 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ITC SheTrades Trade Mission: Meet Businesses from India and Sri-Lanka being held? - **A:** ITC SheTrades Trade Mission: Meet Businesses from India and Sri-Lanka takes place on Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Pendulum Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing ITC SheTrades Trade Mission: Meet Businesses from India and Sri-Lanka? - **A:** ITC SheTrades Trade Mission: Meet Businesses from India and Sri-Lanka is organized by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ITC SheTrades Trade Mission: Meet Businesses from India and Sri-Lanka is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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